Tissot - Automatic Chronograph - No reserve price - L397 - Men - 1990-1999

Tissot Chronograph – 1990s – Stainless Steel & Gold Plated Bezel – Automatic Valjoux – 39 mm

Swiss Icon of the 90s – Sapphire Crystal – Classic Bi-Color Elegance

This Tissot Chronograph from the 1990s brings together the unmistakable aesthetics of the decade with the technical excellence that made Tissot one of the best-known Swiss manufacturers. Featuring a robust stainless steel case paired with a gold-plated tachymeter bezel, this 39 mm model delivers a refined presence on the wrist, enriched by its automatic Valjoux chronograph movement — a movement celebrated across Switzerland for its reliability and precision.

The watch comes with a clean white dial hosting three sub-registers, gold-tone indices, and matching hands, creating a perfect contrast of sophistication and readability. Protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, it remains elegant and ready for everyday wear. The model includes day and date windows, located at 3 o’clock, a signature trait of many Valjoux-powered chronographs.

Technical Details

• Brand: Tissot
• Model: Chronograph
• Production Period: 1990s
• Movement: Swiss automatic, Valjoux
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, chronograph
• Case Material: Stainless steel with gold-plated bezel
• Case Diameter: 39 mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Dial: White, with gold-tone index markers and three chronograph subdials
• Bezel: Fixed, gold-plated with engraved tachymeter scale
• Water Resistance: 30 m (not tested)
• Strap: Generic black leather strap (fits wrist up to 22 cm)
• Buckle: Standard
• Condition: Grade B – signs of use consistent with normal wear and age
• Box: Generic

Story & Heritage

The 1990s marked a renaissance period for Swiss watchmaking. After the Quartz Revolution of the 70s and 80s, brands like Tissot reaffirmed their legacy by focusing on mechanical excellence and timeless design. This chronograph is a direct testament to that era — combining classic aesthetics with the legendary Valjoux automatic movement, a movement that powered some of the most prestigious chronographs in Swiss history.

The bi-color stainless steel and gold-plated combination was a defining style of the decade, embodying both luxury and durability. The engraved tachymeter bezel adds a sporty touch, while the full chronograph layout and day-date windows reflect a design language centered on utility and balance.

This watch would have been the choice of a confident professional in the 90s — someone who valued Swiss craftsmanship, mechanical tradition, and modern style. Today, it stands as both a functional timepiece and a piece of horological history.

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Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 32